Camdenbase
CamdenBase contains selected citations of journal, book and newspaper articles about the city of Camden, New Jersey. The documents cover economic, political, and social events in the city from 1945 to June 2003. This website provides bibliographic access to the database of over 6,000 articles.
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Article Title:
New housing boss has high hopes
Publication Date:
November 28, 1998
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD)
Abstract:
Profile of David A. Brown, who was appointed head of the Camden Housing Authority on Nov. 9th
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
City's poor rating could make borrowing more costly
Publication Date:
December 3, 1998
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Moody's Investors Service downgrades city's bond rating to below investment grade
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Children's garden ready to take root
Publication Date:
December 3, 1998
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Ground breaking for the Camden children's Garden should occur within two weeks
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
EPA reports river, bay still contaminated
Publication Date:
December 4, 1998
Subject:
Delaware River, Water Quality
Abstract:
New federal study concludes that fish in the Bay and River has some of the highest levels of chemical contamination in the nation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 6B
Article Title:
Camden to retain building inspectors: The city decided not to use workers from Oaklyn and Merchantville
Publication Date:
December 4, 1998
Subject:
Building Regulation
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Milan names new police chief
Publication Date:
December 5, 1998
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Mayor Milton Milan names Capt. Robert Allenbach as the new chief of police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Efforts renewed in fight for ship
Publication Date:
December 7, 1998
Subject:
Battleship USS New Jersey
Abstract:
57th anniversary of Pearl harbor brings memories of USS New Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Bishop McHugh leaving diocese: After decade in S. Jersey, clergyman going to Long Island
Publication Date:
December 8, 1998
Subject:
Catholic Church
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Shelter seeks cash to survive: Director asks public for help
Publication Date:
December 8, 1998
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Abstract:
Camden County Animal Shelter in trouble, in part because Camden is two months behind on its $3,000 a month contract with the shelter
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Council questions Milan; FBI pokes around
Publication Date:
December 9, 1998
Subject:
Camden Parking Authority, City Council, Milan, Milton
Abstract:
City Council members question Milan actions on appointment of Joseph S. Caruso, attempts to appoint two additional members to Parking Authority, and other actions which undercut authority of City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Firms look to Camden for workers
Publication Date:
December 9, 1998
Subject:
Employment
Abstract:
With state's unemployment rate down to 4.5%, companies are looking for workers in city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden probes put spotlight on former officials: Investigators look at funds paid to onetime schools chief
Publication Date:
December 10, 1998
Subject:
Public Schools, Webster, Arnold
Abstract:
Federal investigators are probing whether former superintendent of schools, Arnold Webster, illegally received over $100,000 when he retired
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A
Article Title:
Camden probes put spotlight on former officials: City Council members face questions on ex-prosecutor
Publication Date:
December 10, 1998
Subject:
City Council, Political Ethics, U.S. Water of Chicago
Abstract:
FBI interviews City Council members on campaign contributions of former municipal prosecutor, John Caruso
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Stalled merger costs port manager his job
Publication Date:
December 12, 1998
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Ports of Philadelphia and Camden (PPC)
Abstract:
Contract of Paul DeMariano, who was hired to run the combined ports, was allowed to expire without renewal. Article also reports on signs of rancor between representatives of N.J. & Pa.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
6B
Article Title:
Timepiece signals hope
Publication Date:
December 16, 1998
Subject:
City Hall
Abstract:
Residents and dignitaries gather to witness lighting of the City Hall clock for the first time since the 1960's
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
NAACP to refile housing lawsuit
Publication Date:
December 16, 1998
Subject:
Mount Laurel Decisions
Abstract:
Group opposes a $3 million housing agreement between Camden and Washington Township. City to use funds to rehabilitate 152 homes in South Camden
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Property values on increase in tri-county area: value of land & property in Camden County has increased nearly 23% in last 5 years
Publication Date:
December 21, 1998
Subject:
Assessment, Property
Abstract:
Assessed value of property in Burlington, Camden & Gloucester Counties, by Municipality, for 1994 to 1998
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Problems exist with school aid formula
Publication Date:
February 1, 1999
Subject:
Education, Finance, Public Schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden to raze troubled public housing complex
Publication Date:
December 22, 1998
Subject:
Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Public Housing, Westfield Acres
Abstract:
Westfield Acres to be leveled within a year and new development to be built on the site; City faces task of relocating 1,000 residents
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Bridge workers reinstated
Publication Date:
December 23, 1998
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Trade Unions
Abstract:
Judge rules workers fired for bridge protest to be rehired and back pay awarded
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
12D & 11D
Article Title:
Transfer is denied for Unruh
Publication Date:
December 23, 1998
Subject:
Unruh, Howard
Abstract:
Judge rules security is not tight enough at Ancora Psychiatric hospital for the 77-year-old mass murderer
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
Camden gets OK to pass budget
Publication Date:
December 24, 1998
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Financial Review Board gives go-ahead to Council to adopt $103M budget & to form a committee to begin a nationwide search for a public safety director
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Year in Review: 1998 a year of scandal and progress
Publication Date:
December 27, 1998
Subject:
Camden Chronology
Abstract:
The USS New Jersey, takeover of public housing, supervision of city's finances by state board and police by the Camden County Prosecutor, sale of water system, Cooper fraud, incinerators, and Waterfront plans, were in the news
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3A
Article Title:
Camden police beef up night patrol
Publication Date:
December 30, 1998
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Chief Robert Allenbach announces changes in deployment of officers with goal of putting more officers on the streets during high crime periods
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Residents, shopkeepers welcome redeployment plan
Publication Date:
December 30, 1998
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Public reaction
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Archway owes funds to schools: 3 tri-county districts were overcharged more than $700,000
Publication Date:
December 31, 1998
Subject:
Public Schools, Private Schools
Abstract:
Camden is one of schools overcharged by Archway Program, Inc., a private South Jersey organization that provides special education services
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
South Jersey Community Guide, 1998 - 1999: Cultivating Diversity
Publication Date:
1998?
Subject:
Camden County, Industry, Camden, Churches, Recreation, Shopping Centers
Abstract:
Directory of cultural, religious, health, governmental, recreational, educational, business, and shopping facilities in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties
Source:
Courier-Post
Article Title:
Kids and violence: Lessons from Camden
Publication Date:
June 14, 1998
Subject:
Public Schools, Violence
Abstract:
Author discusses Camden children, the high rates of truancy, early drop out, and violence
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
7B
Article Title:
Ben Franklin Bridge gets tune-up: Cable restoration and painting to take several years
Publication Date:
June 19, 1998
Subject:
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Progress touches local Puerto Rican community
Publication Date:
June 21, 1998
Subject:
Hispanic Americans
Abstract:
Portrait of Puerto Rican community
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
Plans proceed for Admiral Wilson Blvd
Publication Date:
July 17, 1998
Subject:
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Abstract:
County officials move ahead with planning for 'Gateway Project'
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Ground broken for garden
Publication Date:
January 7, 1999
Subject:
Waterfront
Abstract:
Camden Children's Garden to open early this summer
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1b & 3B
Article Title:
Huge changes in the wind at Westfield Acres
Publication Date:
January 10, 1999
Subject:
Public Housing, Westfield Acres
Abstract:
Demolition of Westfield Acres
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Would-be firemen battle Camden
Publication Date:
January 13, 1999
Subject:
Discrimination, Employment, Fire Department
Abstract:
Applicants claim discrimination by city in favor of minority candidates
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Camden to get largest tax-relief checks
Publication Date:
January 14, 1999
Subject:
Taxation
Abstract:
If Gov. Whitman's school tax plan is enacted, homeowners in Camden to get largest property tax-relief checks in the state. Chart on 2B lists how much money homeowners in every tri-county municipality will receive
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 2B
Article Title:
Board OKs Camden's water system upgrade
Publication Date:
January 15, 1999
Subject:
U.S. Water of Chicago, Water Quality
Abstract:
City gets approval from Financial Review Board to borrow $20 million from U.S.Water for improvements of the water system
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden cops fight for the streets
Publication Date:
January 17, 1999
Subject:
Police
Abstract:
Reforms of Camden Police Chief Robert Allenbach show results
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Camden County Democrat accused in contribution scheme
Publication Date:
January 19, 1999
Subject:
Camden County
Abstract:
William R.Bostic, a former attorney for Camden County, alleged in a sworn statement that ex-county Democratic Chairman, George E. Norcross III ordered him to demand campaign contributions from other attorneys
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
DRPA replacing union workers
Publication Date:
January 21, 1999
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14C
Article Title:
Camden cracking down on landlords
Publication Date:
January 22, 1999
Subject:
Rental Housing
Abstract:
City cracking down on rooming house landlords
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Meat for poor taken in Camden
Publication Date:
January 26, 1999
Subject:
Food Bank of South Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
City water deal may cost more
Publication Date:
January 27, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, City Council, U.S. Water of Chicago
Abstract:
City Council poised to award $115,000 on a no-bid contract to a North Jersey law firm connected to the controversial water management privatization del
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
4B
Article Title:
Camden, other cities to get more state aid
Publication Date:
January 27, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Additional state aid for Camden in the coming budget year
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
State's aid to schools unveiled
Publication Date:
January 27, 1999
Subject:
Education, Finance, Public Schools
Abstract:
Camden stands to lose $4M because of declining enrollment figures
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
Camden renewal under way; U.S.-financed plan takes hold
Publication Date:
January 28, 1999
Subject:
Empowerment Zone
Abstract:
Empowerment Zone projects under Bryan K. Finnie, Managing Directory of the Camden Empowerment Zone Corp.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Drawing fire from environmentalists: River dredging project protested
Publication Date:
January 28, 1999
Subject:
Delaware River, Pollution
Abstract:
Group calling themselves the Alliance to Dump the Delaware Deepening protest dredging claiming it will dredge up toxins
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
14D & 11D
Article Title:
Another first for battleship: The USS New Jersey will be transported through the Panama Canal later this year
Publication Date:
January 29, 1999
Subject:
Battleship USS New Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Light rail plan draws opposition in Burlco
Publication Date:
January 30, 1999
Subject:
Local Transit
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Coriell to get $5M for stem cell center
Publication Date:
January 30, 1999
Subject:
Coriell Institute for Medical Research
Abstract:
State has approved no-interest loan to the Coriell Institute for Medical Research to establish the New Jersey Cord Blood Resource Center
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Bayonne, Jersey City join forces to get battleship
Publication Date:
February 3, 1999
Subject:
Battleship USS New Jersey
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A
Article Title:
Cooper Health president plans change of roles; Kevin Halpern will step down to become top official at fund-raising foundation
Publication Date:
February 3, 1999
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden considers buyout of Dawson
Publication Date:
February 3, 1999
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Abstract:
School Board considering buyout of remaining year of Superintendent Roy J. Dawson's contract
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
N.J. schools report card; Eighth-grade scores up
Publication Date:
February 4, 1999
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
Gap between rich & poor districts is narrowing
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 13A
Article Title:
Making Camden safe again: Operation Sunburst unveiled; Federal, state and local officials targeting the city's drug dealers
Publication Date:
February 5, 1999
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime
Abstract:
'Operation Sunburst' a coordinated federal, state, and local initiative to bring intense pressure on drug dealers and their customers
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden pupils live in poverty
Publication Date:
February 5, 1999
Subject:
Poverty
Abstract:
Camden School District has the highest percentage of children in poverty in the state
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 12A
Article Title:
Facing loss of at least $8 million, Cooper looks to cut costs
Publication Date:
February 9, 1999
Subject:
Cooper Health System, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Abstract:
Cooper attempts to cut costs, charges that uninsured patients are being steered to Cooper
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden's attorney, Sloan-El spar at meeting over use of funds
Publication Date:
February 10, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, City Council
Abstract:
Sloan-El and City Attorney, John A. Misci Jr. argue over check to law firm
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden group targets school violence, gangs
Publication Date:
February 12, 1999
Subject:
Gangs, Public Schools, Violence
Abstract:
Gang Abatement Task Force brought together to combat gang activity
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
$1.4M plan to keep dispatch in city OK'd
Publication Date:
February 12, 1999
Subject:
Financial Review Board, Police
Abstract:
City officials voiced unanimous opposition to shifting police communications to the county's 9-1-1; Camden Financial Review Board support effort to keep unit in city
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
PATCO Hi-Speedline: Area rail line at a crossroads, It's worked for 30 years, but ridership is stagnant
Publication Date:
February 14, 1999
Subject:
Local Transit, PATCO
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 18A
Article Title:
Gift land costing public agency
Publication Date:
February 15, 1999
Subject:
Camden County Improvement Authority, South Camden
Abstract:
Gift of property with tainted environmental history from Electronic Research Labs in South Camden costing Camden County improvement Authority
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8D & 7D
Article Title:
Camden County Jail user fees draw questions of fairness to inmates
Publication Date:
February 16, 1999
Subject:
Camden County Correctional Facility, Camden County Jail
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden review board gets tougher
Publication Date:
March 12, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Financial Review Board
Abstract:
State-appointed panel approves procedures tightening control over the city's contracts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 3B
Article Title:
Residents: Operation Sunburst making a difference
Publication Date:
March 13, 1999
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime, Police
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Camden councilman will seek second four-year term; Ali Sloan-El, a street-smart politician with grass-roots support, is a vocal critic of May Milton Milan
Publication Date:
March 13, 1999
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Member criticizes oversight board
Publication Date:
February 18, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Financial Review Board, City Council
Abstract:
Gerald M. Banmiller, member of the state appointed oversight board, claims the board has seen only two city contracts
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Superfund site cleanup plans move forward
Publication Date:
February 22, 1999
Subject:
Hazardous Wastes
Abstract:
Cleanup plans for South Camden site
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden gears up for 2000 Census: City strives for correct count
Publication Date:
February 26, 1999
Subject:
Population, Statistics
Abstract:
City gears up to be sure all are counted in 2000 Census
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
South Jersey Unlimited: Gateway to the Millennium
Publication Date:
February 28, 1999
Subject:
Admiral Wilson Boulevard, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Businesses, Camden, Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Local Transit, South Jersey
Abstract:
Articles on: Admiral Wilson Blvd., Ben Franklin Bridge, the DRPA, businesses & industries, light-rail line, etc.
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
100 pp
Article Title:
Camden changes its purchasing policy: The Mayor's Office will now evaluate and make decisions on all contracts over $100,000
Publication Date:
March 2, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
School reform soon a reality
Publication Date:
March 2, 1999
Subject:
Public Schools
Abstract:
School management teams mandated by state
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 8A
Article Title:
The Trouble with Camden's bars: Crowds, loud music, underage drinking
Publication Date:
March 3, 1999
Subject:
Urban conditions
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Camden quietly optimistic after murder-free February
Publication Date:
March 4, 1999
Subject:
Homicide
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 9A
Article Title:
New look planned for New Jersey gateway: Projects to brighten Camden: State funds expected for boulevard project
Publication Date:
March 6, 1999
Subject:
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Spectacular light show on river promised
Publication Date:
March 6, 1999
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), Waterfront
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Camden fires popular animal control officer
Publication Date:
March 7, 1999
Subject:
Animal Welfare
Abstract:
Animal Control Officer Steven Bordi is fired
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 14A
Article Title:
Camden-to-Trenton rail line: Increased freight service considered
Publication Date:
March 10, 1999
Subject:
Local Transit
Abstract:
Conrail sees potential for increased freight traffic along line
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden school superintendent to step down March 31; search on for successor
Publication Date:
March 10, 1999
Subject:
Board of Education, Public Schools
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Whitman announces $45 million for Admiral Wilson Blvd. face-lift
Publication Date:
March 11, 1999
Subject:
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Abstract:
Ambitious plan to transform the Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
Political ties heating up school races
Publication Date:
March 11, 1999
Subject:
Board of Education
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 4B
Article Title:
New chapter in ex-mayor's life
Publication Date:
March 15, 1999
Subject:
Errichetti, Angelo
Abstract:
Former Camden Mayor Angelo Errichetti is interviewed
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
CCMUA planning to close sludge plant
Publication Date:
March 17, 1999
Subject:
Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA), Sewage Disposal
Abstract:
Officials planning to incinerate about 60% of the county's sludge at the Gloucester County Utilities Authority's West Deptford treatment plant and 40% to the Burlington County sewage composting plant
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Milan wants Banmiller off review board
Publication Date:
March 18, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Financial Review Board
Abstract:
Mayor Milan cites Banmiller's recent campaign contribution to Councilman Ali Sloan-El
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B & 2B
Article Title:
Cooper lays off 103, plans more cuts
Publication Date:
March 19, 1999
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 10A
Article Title:
Battleship campaign
Publication Date:
March 22, 1999
Subject:
Battleship USS New Jersey
Abstract:
Complaint against city and Courier-Post over battleship
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
8A
Article Title:
Councilman launches re-election bid in city
Publication Date:
March 23, 1999
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Abstract:
Councilman Frank Moran, of the 3rd Ward is seeking re-election. Mike Devlin bows out
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Milan's ex-bodyguard admits selling gun to drug suspect
Publication Date:
March 23, 1999
Subject:
Narcotics and Crime, Police
Abstract:
Pierre Robinson is charged with selling a gun to Jose 'JR' Rivera, alleged drug kingpin
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Camden gets state loan to tear down homes
Publication Date:
March 24, 1999
Subject:
Housing
Abstract:
City to borrow $5M to tear down abandoned homes
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Admiral Wilson project will take concerted effort
Publication Date:
March 30, 1999
Subject:
Admiral Wilson Boulevard
Abstract:
Discussion of Gateway Project
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 7A
Article Title:
City school budget is up, but tax rate is down 3 cents
Publication Date:
March 30, 1999
Subject:
Education, Finance, Public Schools, Taxation
Abstract:
State officials attempt to control expenditure of funds
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
2B
Article Title:
Camden complex officially opening today
Publication Date:
March 31, 1999
Subject:
Housing, Royal Court Townhouses
Abstract:
Royal Court Townhouse Complex completed three years ago but legal issues delayed the official opening
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 6A
Article Title:
Camden toxic hazard found; State DEP orders removal of dangerous chemicals including cyanide gas
Publication Date:
April 2, 1999
Subject:
Hazardous Wastes
Abstract:
400 drums of dangerous chemicals to be removed from site of Evergreen Products in the 900 block of North Front Street
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
DRPA alters FastShip deal
Publication Date:
April 2, 1999
Subject:
Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
9B & 10B
Article Title:
School officials blasted for Calif. trip
Publication Date:
April 2, 1999
Subject:
Board of Education
Abstract:
Bay Area conference will use up the $17,211 left in Camden board's expense budget
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Civil rights activist 'Poppy' Sharp dies
Publication Date:
April 6, 1999
Subject:
African Americans, Biography, Obituaries, Sharp, Charles 'Poppy', Activist
Abstract:
Charles A 'Poppy' Sharp, a central figure in the city's civil rights movement in the 1960's, died Sunday at age 68
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Camden says it needs $12M from state to pay its bills
Publication Date:
April 9, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal
Abstract:
Mayor claims state has not delivered on its promise to give city $12M in state aid
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 4A
Article Title:
Candidates in Camden council races exchange charges
Publication Date:
April 13, 1999
Subject:
Elections, City Council
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
3B
Article Title:
Cooper losses total $16 million
Publication Date:
April 16, 1999
Subject:
Cooper Health System
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1A & 5A
Article Title:
Battle over sweepers; Camden approves contract despite reservations of Financial Review Board
Publication Date:
April 17, 1999
Subject:
Budget, Municipal, Financial Review Board
Abstract:
Camden approves contract to purchase new street sweepers
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
1B
Article Title:
Dredging river will be catalyst for Waterfront's economic revitalization
Publication Date:
April 20, 1999
Subject:
Delaware River, Pollution
Abstract:
Writer is president of Philadelphia-based Delaware River Stevedores, Inc. (DRS)
Source:
Courier-Post
Page/Section Location:
11A